Certified Coder

Certified Coder

Location: Quincy, IL Pay Range: $20.57 $30.86 per hour | Based on Relevant Experience Schedule: Full-Time, Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

About the Role: Join our Revenue Integrity team as a Certified Coder. You'll review clinical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to support correct billing, clean claims, and timely reimbursement. This role blends careful attention to detail with clear communication to providers and clinic staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review provider documentation and assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes (ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS).
• Apply current E/M guidelines, modifiers, NCCI edits, and payer rules to ensure compliance.
• Work coding work queues in the EMR; resolve edits and charge capture issues for clean claim submission.
• Perform pre-bill reviews and post-bill audits; identify trends and recommend fixes.
• Partner with providers on documentation improvement; send clear, compliant queries when needed.
• Research payer policies (LCD/NCD), coverage rules, and denials; assist with appeals.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy targets; document work according to department standards.
• Stay current on coding updates and regulatory changes (CMS, OIG, 21st Century Cures Act).
• Protect PHI and follow HIPAA privacy and security policies.

Benefits & Compensation

Core Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including a health navigation assistant. Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage. Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support your educational goals. Paid Time Off: Starting at 17 frontloaded PTO days, 6 paid holidays, and 5 paid volunteer days. Parental Benefits: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, childcare assistance, and financial support for adoption and surrogacy. Financial Perks: Bi-weekly 401(k) employer match and access to earned wages before payday through the Instant Pay Benefit.

Qualifications:

Current coding certification required: CPC, COC, or CCS/CCS-P. 12 years of professional coding experience preferred (ambulatory/specialty clinic experience a plus). Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, E/M 2021+ guidelines, modifiers, and NCCI edits. Familiarity with payer policies, medical necessity, and denial/appeal workflows. Comfortable working in an EMR and coding/encoder tools; Epic experience preferred. High attention to detail, clear communication skills, and a patient-first mindset. High school diploma or GED required; additional coursework in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology preferred.

Discover Your Future at Quincy Medical Group! Make a meaningful impact by ensuring accurate coding and supporting excellent patient care. Apply today to join our team!